The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Area Planning Manager

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in facility planning and management, including budget coordination, project scheduling, and compliance with organizational standards. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for collaborating with ecclesiastical leaders and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Facility PlanningBudget CoordinationProject SchedulingCommunication SkillsNegotiation Abilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Plan facilities that provide Church members with places to worship, teach, learn, pray together, make and renew covenants, and receive sacred ordinances
  • Work with the Area Meetinghouse Facilities Manager to plan physical facility needs according to established policies and procedures
  • Develop and recommend master plans and long-term strategies for Church facilities
  • Coordinate and forecast budgets and schedules for future site acquisitions and the design and construction of new meetinghouses and additions
  • Provide guidance and counsel to mission presidents, stake presidents, and Area Seventy regarding facility policies and decisions
  • Analyze current and future facility needs across the Area
  • Develop master plans, budgets, and schedules; coordinate timelines for projects and real estate transactions
  • Oversee the accuracy of planning data and systems
  • Participate in meetings with ecclesiastical leaders to develop and validate planning decisions
  • Communicate planning decisions and sensitive information to gain support, concurrence, and cooperation
  • Lead employees and missionaries in evaluating planning challenges and developing simple, cost-effective solutions
  • Work with Global Meetinghouse Planning to ensure compliance with standards and approve local adaptations
  • Complete other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • B.S. degree in business, finance, strategy, or a related field, with 10 years of experience in planning, management, finance, or a related discipline
  • MBA or equivalent preferred
  • Exposure to multiple business functions and the ability to perform detailed technical analyses
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective negotiation and presentation abilities
  • Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications
  • Travel within the area as needed
  • Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Church employment benefits (specific benefits not detailed in the posting)
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
PlanningManagementFinanceTechnical AnalysisMaster Planning
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsLeadership
Tools & Technologies
Word Processing ApplicationsSpreadsheet ApplicationsPresentation Applications
Certifications & Qualifications
B.S. DegreeMBA or Equivalent
Industry Keywords
Church FacilitiesMeetinghouse PlanningStake PresidentsMission PresidentsArea Seventy